Sugar Free and Vegan Carrot Cake

Submitted by internetnut

"I have not tried this recipe. I got this recipe from Group Recipes."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1 cup dates, chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, grated
• 1⁄3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
2. Combine the water, dates, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a small saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Place the shredded carrots in a large bowl and pour the hot water mixture over them, and allow to cool completely.
5. Add the orange juice concentrate to the carrot mixture and mix well.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well to combine.
7. Pour the batter into a lightly greased cake pan.
8. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Reviews

[Lightchild247]

I used very overripe mashed banana in place of dates. This was good to begin with, but it was even better after a day or two, once all the flavors had mingled nicely, and it smelled delicious when I popped squares of it in the toaster oven. Next time I'll try making muffins.